About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Heritage Oaks Chapter is a group of mothers and daughters who have come together in a commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.
Members shall reside in or attend school in Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, or Saratoga areas, or attend the Harker schools or the high schools of Archbishop Mitty, Notre Dame, Presentation or St. Francis. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Heritage Oaks aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Heritage Oaks Chapter was formed in 2004 and became a chartered NCL chapter in February 2006. The name – Heritage Oaks – was inspired by the majestic oak trees in Saratoga which were specially designated for their outstanding quality and potential for long life. Our Chapter was formed by a group of women determined to expand our community’s access to the unique opportunities offered by NCL to mothers and daughters over a six-year period. Today, Heritage Oaks inspires over 200 members to succeed as confident, well-rounded and socially aware philanthropists and leaders. Our Chapter serves over 4,500 hours annually with 21 philanthropies in our community. Through our service, cultural events and hands-on leadership training, we nurture and develop the next generation of women leaders. Along the way, we forge life-long friendships, realize our personal growth, and meaningfully impact those we serve. 

Join Our Chapter

Interested in joining our chapter? Membership opportunities are dependent on chapter openings.

Please complete the Membership Inquiry Form so we can contact you directly. If you know a current chapter member, feel free to reach out to them as well to learn about getting started.

Membership Inquiry Form

For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.

We recruit new members annually from January 15 to April 30. Our next recruiting period will open January 15, 2027 for mothers and their daughters who are rising 7th, 8th, or 9th graders. 

Community Service

We understand and serve communities in partnership with local and national nonprofits. Each NCL, Inc. chapter promotes social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to support through different volunteer activities.

We work with the following philanthropies:

• Alzheimer’s Association
• American Cancer Society Silicon Valley
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Animal Assisted Happiness
• Breakthrough T1D Silicon Valley
• Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
• LifeMoves
• Make-A-Wish
• Montalvo Arts Center
• Operation Care & Comfort
• Operation Gratitude
• Princess Project
• RAFT-Resouce Area for Teaching
• Santa Clara County Parks
• Second Harvest Food Bank
• ​Shining Stars
• Special Olympics Northern California
• The Kindness Campaign
• The Magic Yarn
• Via Services/Via West

Leadership Development

We build capable, courageous leaders through opportunities to learn, reflect and develop. Our leaders become successful in their education, career and communities by learning the necessary skills during their NCL experience.

Examples of skills developed include:

• Confidence
• Consensus building
• Team building
• Conflict resolution
• Event planning
• Parliamentary procedure

Our Chapter Board of Directors:

• President: Kimberly Le Deaux
• Secretary: Christine Pezino
• Treasurer: Heena Mahadik
• Parliamentarian: Alpana Katre
• Vice President Communications: Jean Choi
• Vice President Membership: Atlasi Daneshvar
• Vice President Philanthropy: Jodie Wodrich
  Melissa Crow
• Vice President New Members: Sandra Hwang
• Vice President Ticktockers: Holly Stewart
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Caroline Schneider

Cultural Experiences

We preserve National Charity League traditions and core values, while appreciating the growth that comes from connecting with different communities and cultures. We continually strive to build stronger ties with our communities and the individuals within them. It is through this understanding that we grow and develop broader worldviews that will shape and support our lives.

• Traditions – We celebrate the richness of our history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future.
• Values – We embrace values that make us strong as an organization of mother-daughter leaders.
• Community Connections – We build connections through experiences that impact our communities.
• Etiquette – We encourage and mentor kind, respectful and gracious social conduct.

Past Presidents

2025-2026 Archana Koppula

2024-2025 Julia Lombardi